Gynecomastia and Pseudogynecomastia Demystified
Posted on April 12, 2009
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There are many site on the net today that talk about a condition called gynecomastia, but many of them have it wrong. In order to clear up the confusion I decided to write this article.
Gynecomastia is a condition where men develop breast tissue, and actually have male breasts. This is mainly seen in boys before puberty, but there are many cases of adult gynecomastia as well.
Where the confusion starts is with a condition called pseudogynecomastia. This condition is exactly as the name implies, it is the appearance of breast on men that is usually caused by a fatty build up in the chest. This is common in both young males and adults as well.
The biggest difference between the two conditions is how they are treated.
Younger males will normally see their gynecomastia start to disappear naturally at the time of puberty. Older males, unfortunately, have to be treated by hormone therapy or undergo make breast reduction surgery.
The treatment for pseudogynecomastia is less serious and is the same for both boys and men. Because the condition is caused by fat, the male breasts are reduced with a reduction of body fat and the buildup of muscles in the chest. This is achieved through a good exercise and weight loss program.
The consult of a doctor should be sought by men with gynecomastia because they will be able to recommend the best treatment for their particular case. If surgery is the most effective option, then you should find a quality plastic surgeon that has done many male breast reduction surgeries before. Ask to see some before and after photos of previous cases to see how effective their work is. Go to You Tube and do a search for “male breast reduction surgery”, there are some very informational videos for you to watch.
For the guys with pseudogynecomastia, you should seek out a good exercise and weight loss program that both burns fat and build muscle at the same time. Do a Google search for “Man Boobs Solutions” to get started in the right direction.
I hope this article has helped clear up any misconceptions that you may have had about gynecomastia and pseudogynecomastia for more information please see the resource box below.
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